krause Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Hi all, looking at purchasing a fishing kayak, just wondering what i should be looking for, or if there is anything i should avoid.Im looking at using it inshore and at worst ill be at the mouth of port kembla or the hawkesbury (with time and experience of course). Looking at 2nd hand kayaks to keep costs low, but im finding new ones for $500-600 bucks. All advice welcome, thanks guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witha Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 G'day mate, been doing a lot of my fishing kayak based at the moment and it's definitely a heap of fun Actually looking at an upgrade to.a hobie next year to up my game [emoji14] Things to consider: height and weight? For anything you want to handle a bit of chop with and swell out in the port etc a decent length is the go. If you're seeing the new ones at about 600 it's probably the one I've got, sold under a few names but just shy of 4m long with foot rudder and black centre console? If so they're perfect for the money. I've been out in chop and swell and been pummeled by ferry wash and other boats and never felt like I was going to go in. They paddle well and cut through the waves rather than slapping them. great way to see if you like it Otherwise you'll find plenty of the name brands second hand at that price, Ocean Kayak do a few good ones that will handle the bay work even better. Any other questions lemme know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witha Posted July 27, 2015 Share Posted July 27, 2015 Oh, and regardless of brand a rudder is a must!! Not just for turning, bit makes tracking straight so damn easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krause Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Yer there are 2.8 and 3.8m options for 400 and 600 respectively. Our 2nd hand 3.8m models that look alittle fancier for 500ish. All have a rudder and standard features. Can't find any with the foot powered drove system Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Witha Posted July 28, 2015 Share Posted July 28, 2015 Foot power will only be available from Hobie or Native, and that will significantly blow the budget mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krause Posted July 28, 2015 Author Share Posted July 28, 2015 Ahhh i see. That sucks a bit. Meh, paddle it is! Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambrose607 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Those foot pedal kayaks kind of scare me. I've often thought about the fin movement under the water and some shark feeling hungry thinking there's a nice baby seal. DINNER TIME Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krause Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Let's not talk about sharks! Haha Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scratchie Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I'm with you Krause. I hate the thought of sharks whilst fishing from a kayak! Cheers scratchie!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krause Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 "Lalala i cant heear you! " Yer sharks are the only real negative i can think of. I guess you just have to trust your luck a bit!? Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric001 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 Hey Krause, just saw that there is a sale on yaks at the moment up to 60%off. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krause Posted July 29, 2015 Author Share Posted July 29, 2015 Where abouts? Cheers for the info by the way Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric001 Posted July 29, 2015 Share Posted July 29, 2015 I'll pm you. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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